Pondering Tidbits of Truth is my simple and inadequate way of providing nuggets of spiritual wisdom for you to chew on from time to time. Father Jacques Philippe “The fact that we can’t save ourselves is something we acknowledge in words, but in fact we find it very hard to accept. We’d all like to be saved by our own efforts…to shine in other people’s eyes, even on the spiritual level. Worldly people want to be highly regarded because they have luxurious cars, expensive watches, designer clothes, professional prestige, and go around with beautiful people. As good Christians, we may want to stand out for our virtues, charisms, experience, and sound judgement. Then we consider that we are on the right path. But in fact we’re in danger of ending up with exactly the same mindset as the worldly people described above. Very often, without realizing it, we have a worldly outlook on the spiritual life: self-fulfillment, self-affirmation, expansion of the ego, etc. And spiritual pride, w
Reminds me of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. We have to be faithful to our calling, to the purpose God has given us in life. That means using our time well. Now I have to examine my conscience about frittering it away.
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ReplyDeleteThere is little doubt that we all waste some of the valuable gift of time God has given us. From where I sit, I see a loving generous servant who gives generously of her time and talent to the Lord she loves and serves. Great to hear from you.